In June 73 years ago, 19- and 20-year-old “men” saved the world from Nazi oppression and unfathomable evil. My father was older than most at 26, among the first wave to hit the Normandy beaches on June 6, D-Day. One out of 10 were killed that day. Every soldier had a buddy who died.
Only by the grace of God did Dad come home; otherwise I would not be here writing this letter. They were not fighting for political correctness or to prevent climate change, but rather to breathe freedom. Most were “shell shocked” and had “combat fatigue,” today’s PTSD.
No one paid attention. They had no choice but to live with their nightmares and demons to build a new America. Unfortunately, as the years pass and history is revised, D-Day has faded from contemporary memory.
I often wonder if the same age group today finds America worth the fight?
If you believe the Liberal Fake News and the Democrats’ and RINOs’ mantra, you would think not.
Michael Velsmid
Peachtree City, Ga.
